Neuvirth ties AHL record

The last thing I wanted to do was to jinx the Hershey Bears on their quest to the Calder Cup. That being said, I figure some of you will find it funny to know that I actually typed this blog entry a few hours prior to the start of game 5. Right when I was ready to upload it I stopped. You never mention a shut out in the middle of a game, and I didn't want to mention breaking or tying a record before it was accomplished. So below is the entry that was typed before the game but not posted until it was a done deal after game 6.

Glad I waited. Man would I have felt bad. The only thing that matters now is that the Bears are once again the Calder Cup champs and Michal Neuvith won the Jack A. Butterfield trophy as playoff MVP! Congrats Michal and congrats to the whole team. Thank you for a truely great season.

Here is what I had planned prior to game 5...
Michal Neuvirth has won 15 games in the Calder Cup playoffs this season. It puts him one win away from tying an AHL record 16 wins in one playoff year. It would be a nice way for the young goalie to cap off a great rookie season. He has really played beyond his years this playoff season and has proved his worth to the Capitals franchise. Not every AHL team that wins the Calder Cup has had the same goalie get the win in all 16 games so this would be a true accomplishment. Good luck tonight Michal.

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